Jefferson Airplane White Rabbit REACTION!

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[@TheCaptainCanada]

Should’ve listened to the studio version! This song is a very difficult vocal feat and the studio version is definitely the best one! Goosebumps every time I listen to it

[@HorrorshowEU]

You're absolutely right, incredible live performance but the studio version is on another level.

[@tracycampbell3060]

Yes I agree!

[@emberash1943]

I concur 💯%👌

[@rivertam7827]

100%

[@CeeJayDee94]

Always pains me when react channels do live versions. I never understand the reasoning especially when they know nothing about the band or what to expect

[@klaptongroovemaster]

"Take the Blue Pill and stay in Wonderland. Take the Red Pill, and see how deep the rabbit hole goes."

[@FrankUnknown]

The significance of this song is that it was one of the first songs to just lean hard into psychedelia. "Alice" was a slang term for LSD, which was just starting to hit the counterculture in a big way (Alice in Wonderland being a favorite book of the early acidheads, and because the "LS" in "LSD" kinda sounds like "Alice"). "Feed your head" is both an Alice in Wonderland reference and a command to drop some acid and free your mind.

[@Noothgrush420]

13 floors were the ogs tho

[@germantoenglish898]

In 1971 the anti-drugs book "Go Ask Alice" was released. I wonder if the title was inspired by the lyrics of this song.

[@randy_jmazure5671]

Yip, AliceD, dropping 'Skline'

[@craigplatel813]

Except that Grace slick has stated many times that feed your head wasn't about doing acid. She was telling people to read to get educated etc...

[@FrankUnknown]

@@craigplatel813 She said that, but I don't buy it. 😆

[@AjaxCaper]

This reaction was a hoot. I can't figure out why young generations don't love this song as much as we do. Maybe we have heard it so many times on the radio that it has become a part of us. I love this song. I love Grace Slick's dramatic singing. I love the marching drum beat. I love the Spanish feel to the guitar. And of course the lyrics are great fun.

[@rivertam7827]

I'm not sure exactly how old these fellas are, but they seem like mid to late 30s, I'm 39 and I can't remember life without White Rabbit, I bloody love it but I did also grow up reading Lewis Carroll so I've always understood the references (obviously I didn't get the drug references until I was older lol). A few years back I made a mix tape 💿 to play in my vehicle as I was doing my work in underground mining, White Rabbit was the first song on the CD (we call going underground "going down the hole" so it was an obvious choice in my brain 😆)

[@ellerenee5967]

I'm an 80s baby and this is one of my favorite songs of all time. I grew up listening to almost everything! Same for most of the people in my circle. But, most of the people in my circle are very open musically, so that may explain it 😆

[@Manageode]

By the way, the reaction to this song on the channel "The Charismatic Voice", is more of a technical examination of vocal technique. Sometimes the channel host talks too much or maybe rewinds a song too much, and I will fast forward here or there, but not on this one.

[@nikkie9302]

Her voice is a powerhouse gives me goosebumps ❤

[@lastborn11]

“Throwing the radio in the bathtub when White Rabbit peaks” from Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas add that to your film review channel

[@smileypiez9032]

They have a film review channel?? Link please?

[@timpwhit]

Grace Slick was one of the most powerful female singers of ALL time (edited after many comments correcting me lmao).

[@maverickofkain]

Of ALL time.

[@davestarr4529]

Beat me to it! ALL time!

[@heidi82]

Still is.

[@gigistephens4633]

and obviously the slickest

[@almahperditae]

Probably not the best. But for me... Probably my favorite female singer of all time. I can't put many singers on her level.

[@101965rcs]

Grace Slick has one of the best voices in rock history. Truly iconic.

[@yoBigWave]

This song is peek 60s drugs. The guitar in the beginning is so good. For me the cadence she sings with is what's interesting

[@dandeve]

The way she comes in at the beginning is truly my favorite part of the song.

[@katwebbxo]

@@dandeve Same here!

[@rolandboerhof9391]

This song is constructed like the Bolero of Ravel. And her voice is great, remember this is live. Something rare nowadays

[@sergiosouza1247]

I think this version is not the same as the original album, it sounds like another recording. Either way, Grace Slick has a phenomenal voice. In her solo career there is a beautiful song that shows her vocal power and includes a beautiful musical arrangement: El Diablo. When you can, do a reaction to this masterpiece, please.

[@KR11111]

Indeed. This is a live version. Definitely not the album version.

[@robertcalvanese1630]

This sounds like Jefferson Airplane appearance on American Bandstand where Grace Slick sang through a live mic to a playback of the original album version.

[@robertcalvanese1630]

These guys messed up on this one. 1. They didn't get the original recording 2. It's a two and a half minute song that starts with an insistant beat and quiet tones and builds to wonderful, powerful climax . 3 Try getting the original and listening all the way through and pay attention to the vocals. She doesn't sound anything like Poitier.

[@nik2957]

Great classic. Probably listened to it hundreds of times.

[@michaeldenny6851]

P.S. #2. "Feed your head" was a slogan back in the psychedelic era, referencing the idea that magic mushrooms can impart wisdom and understanding.

[@parrotkind88]

There's a reason she sounds so different from one song to the other song. They were painting a picture, telling a story, say what you will, in both songs. They're telling you a story. That's what makes this music so good. Also, the White Rabbit you showcased was a live version, I assume. Listen to the studio version. Its incredible.

[@adamharris3520]

It’s a metaphor for the opening of the doors of perception to alternate ‘realities’ enabled by LSD. Similar to the Alice In Wonderland and Matrix stories…reality is forever changed after the experience

[@Cathidee]

Yes! Well put 😉

[@danielcarter94]

Alice through the Looking Glass and her adventures in Wonderland, it has been claimed, are tales of altered reality experienced during Ether Trips. Ether being the drug of the day. I think it was used as an anaesthetic

[@jamespanter6768]

Alice through the Looking Glass is about the ‘new’ math at the time. Imaginary numbers etc. as time went on it took new life with new generations. The ‘60s took it as an altered reality. Originally it was a about ‘the new math’ at the time of writing

[@brianregan75]

George nailed it…that was the essence of the sixties describing the “awakening” of the baby boomers in response to 1950s society

[@ImCaptainCabbage]

It’s also about getting off your tits on drugs!

[@danmaja6275]

This song grows on you each time you listen. Gets better and better each time. Great episode.

[@JeffreyJMeyer]

This song is in the form/style of a Spanish Bolero, and it encompasses a crescendo just like Ravel's famous Bolero. Would love to hear a modern song in the same form.

[@zapiekank]

That's so interesting. Never heard of this before.

[@allenwhitmer8192]

I like the live version from Woodstock the best. Grace was so high, it's incredible how great she sounded

[@Cadinho93]

Reading the original "Alice in Wonderland" is a trip in itself. This song will make so much sense when you read the story. Also, the last line in the song, "Feed your head" maybe her reference to drugs, but it also means acquire knowledge, educate yourself, pay attention to developing your mind. Physically people age, but a well stocked mind will always remains an asset and a store of pleasure.

[@pb68slab18]

I saw a late interview with Grace and she said 'feed your head' meant 'read a book'!

[@Serai3]

The books are so much better than any attempt to film them. My favorite image is Alice in the rowbeat, with the sheep furiously knitting, adding so many needles that her hooves ended up buried in a sphere of them. Who the hell thinks like that??

[@MorteDallAlto]

Couldn't agree with you more, or have phrased it better, kudos.

[@wulfgold]

@@pb68slab18 I'm not the only one feeling "distressed" they kept saying "the film".

[@franciscofrancco2594]

This was live, you guys should have done the studio version, but I will say Ryan’s analysis is brilliant

[@cylgalad]

You've never seen "Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas"? There's a funny scene about that great song. The end of the song always gives me goosebumps.

[@shannonsheriff5361]

It is definitely about being on psychedelic drugs, it is one of my personal favorites being raised by children of the 70s...it's really cool to watch an unbiased review on this you guys are hilarious. subscribed

[@Jin_Jon]

I've been watching you guys for years. You're very open-minded, and honest, at the same time. Love you guys

[@emberash1943]

The entire song is their own take on Lewis Carroll's book: Alice & the white rabbit; Disney made "Alice in wonderland" after the same book but geared it towards a children's story. Jefferson airplane did their own version of the classic novel in song. You guys totally should've listened to the studio version -and y'all should really read L.Carroll's book "Alice & the white rabbit" 💯😎

[@mantocats]

The David Fincher film The Game introduced me to this amazing song. The scene itself is perfect in the film ‼️

[@jacqueline4514]

As a very young child hearing this song playing in the house, my 5 or 6 year old brain dug it, and considered the sound "scary". 55 now, and still feel the same, it's up there with the great classics and Grace Slick was so damn cool. Did anyone else have to read "Go Ask Alice" in Junior High School? You two are so right; the opening very much sounds like the Doors.

[@zanyabains2390]

It was really scary when experiencing paranoia while high on acid. Of course, in those days, you could go to prison for 20 years for selling a nickel tab so paranoia was actually a good thing.

[@woupie44]

The Doors and Jefferson Airplane knew each other and influenced each other.

[@ashtonturner2862]

How have you not heard of this song in your life time? This song has ben used in every media for the past almost 50 years

[@denniscarlson8696]

there's no way they havent heard this song lol

[@leonwaltemate6152]

White Rabbit was played in a commercial for Celebrity Cruise Lines within the last 2 years.

[@kevinschwart1028]

ikr

[@internetguy8075]

Confession: I haven't heard this song before. Or if I have, I don't remember it.

[@benjaminlichtenstein6747]

Jack (bass) and Jorma (guitar) had a long-lived side project, Hot Tuna, more bluesy and a great showcase for their talents.

[@bobthebear1246]

Grace Slick: The Original Rocker Chick. An absolute legend. Oh, and she's still alive at age 83. 🙌🏻🫶🏻

[@eddiehendrix2013]

This is a live version, yall should have listed to the album version.

[@kingstogodshm3251]

Damn I been watching y’all since 2017, proud of yous for getting it where ya at now wit these Unbiased Reactions🙏 keep it up though y’all are great

[@torrielindeblad9534]

I'm old, but I can't get over not knowing the difference between Queen and Jefferson Airplane. Somebody to love is Queen.

[@telebender]

Don't forget, a number of Bay area bands at this time (66-67) including these guys and The Grateful Dead were playing Ken Kesey's "Acid Tests" regularly. LSD wasn't illegal yet - hence the birth of "Psychedelic Rock".

[@marvinpetty731]

I was lucky enuff to be up in New York when woodstock 94 was going on, got to see chilli peppers n Peter Gabriel, best night of my life !!!

[@allybandy3047]

Even back in the 60s we were hip to the message of 'the system'. Remember when the system is out to get you, 'feed your head' be informed.

[@Britafitius]

Thanks for always making me laugh guys... Even if you don't intend to lol George had me dying

[@jamesjohnston9225]

Dag! We got a bonus Lost in Movies reaction with this one. Nice!

[@TheDarkchum1]

I’m sure it’s been covered by now but… You guys obviously never read Lewis Carroll. The Matrix (and this song) got all of that stuff from his books. Namely, Alice in Wonderland. Edit: lol the second I restarted the video George called it.

[@matthewdrews]

Exactly. That's where the proverbial reference "down the rabbit hole" came from.

[@kennethbarber438]

It seems no one of this generation reads

[@TheDarkchum1]

@@kennethbarber438 yeah and here I am deciding to write full time 😂

[@davehess1019]

if you go and watch the official video you will see and hear it and understand the whole song better

[@iamsria]

Alice in Wonderland references abound in this. The White Rabbit is a character and Alice eats and drinks things to make her bigger and smaller (read the book). While in the real world, Alice was a pseudonym for LSD and they were saying take LSD to expand you mind ("feed your head"). This band, Jefferson Airplane, was well-know as one of the creators of psychedelic rock.

[@crothrash1]

Guys, Fear and loathing in Las Vegas....When the white rabbit peaks, throw the radio in the bathtub....legendary movie! And song is about drugs and that's it!

[@jbarbs86]

Classic song. Love the build up.

[@omicron2018]

This song is used to AWESOME effect in "1899" on Netflix.

[@maryanngarrimone1153]

Love Grace Slick's voice! She's awesome! I grew up in the 60's and 70's! Great memories and love this era! ❤️❤️❤️

[@alanarakelian5021]

"Old school" 1960s rock isn't the least bit stale, as the term would imply. It remains fresh and vibrant all these years later.

[@alrivers2297]

Absolutely right!

[@frikster5176]

This was written by Jefferson Airplane frontwoman Grace Slick, who based the lyrics on Lewis Carroll's 1865 children's book Alice In Wonderland (officially Alice's Adventures in Wonderland). Like many young musicians in San Francisco, Slick did a lot of drugs, and she saw a surfeit of drug references in Carroll's book, including the smoking caterpillar, the mushroom, and lots of other images that are pretty trippy. She noticed that many children's stories involve a substance of some kind that alters reality, and felt it was time to write a song about it.

[@CountBrass]

Alice in Wonderland and Alice Through the Looking Glass are classics of children's literature, written by Lewis Carroll.

[@dxcman1]

Grace slick is one of my favorites... this was totally one of my favorite songs of all time. I'm an old hippy though.

[@stainlessdoom3433]

Love this song, such a vibe. Greatest reaction channel out there. Real respect for the production value.

[@hannejeppesen1809]

I love the version from Woodstock, seeing Grace perform it live is something else, especially since she was stoned.

[@artbagley1406]

A classic literature tie-in to a psychedelic rock song -- nice combo! Alice, the caterpillar, the dormouse, the white rabbit, the chessmen, the white knight, the red queen ("Off with her head!") -- all out of Lewis Carroll's book, "Through the Looking Glass."

[@r.h.6181]

George, you cracked me up with that imitation, man! 😆

[@757optim]

Grace was a female pioneer in rock. You can't "get" "White Rabbit" without an understanding of "Alice In Wonderland". Familiarity with the counter-culture of the '60s helps, too.

[@RaistlinM4jere]

This gives me goosebumps every time I listen to it!

[@monkeyfarm]

Other iconic 60's psychedelic songs you should check out: Byrds - Eight Miles High, Beatles - Tomorrow Never Knows, Pink Floyd - Astronomy Domine, Rolling Stones - We Love You, The Doors - Strange Days.

[@randygabbert7831]

Jorma Kaukonen, who was lead guitarist on this song was one greatest psychedelic guitar players of all time, along with Barry Melton of Country Joe and the Fish!

[@mandandanmandamayor3511]

Back in the late seventies I moved into a house that Jefferson Airplane had lived in before me. On the beach just north of San Francisco. The first pee I went to take in the house and I lifted the seat cover and glued to the bottom of the cover was the gold record to White Rabbit.

[@Jules-um4yy]

Ooooh yes guys!! GREAT song by Jefferson Airplane. Grace Slick's voice is so unique and this tune is just super cool and chill. Thanks so much for reacting to this one - love your comments and facial expressions as it unwinds.🦋

[@saram806]

First time I heard this song was in the "Platoon" soundtrack back in 86. A film about the Vietnam war. It always gave me goosebumps and a massive feeling of sadness. It made me think about the alienation the war can bring to you. Alienation of your own soul /self. You're in a reality which is so bizarre that it's as if you're in a totally different world. A world where the things you always took for granted and the moral compass you always followed no longer apply.

[@cydniebehrends5328]

Those were the daze, my friend. If you remember the 60's, you weren't really there. One of my favorite songs from that era.

[@dickcnormis1444]

This is also in the classic Viet Nam movie Platoon. It’s an incredible scene when they are smoking weed through the barrel of a gun. The song is much more powerful in that context..If you never saw it, you need to watch it. It’s also an incredible cast of actors.

[@shammerhead666]

One of my favorite flicks, went with my dad and my uncle to the theater. Probably too young then to appreciate it, but it's in my DVD collection now. Because of my dad, Vietnam films are my favorite genre

[@davidthorson2036]

It's in a lot of Vietnam War videogames too.

[@markphillips3186]

I was 12 going on 13 when the song was released. Loved it then love it now. As a pre teen I took the lyrics as a literal interpretation of Alice in Wonderland. Listening to it in my twenties and beyond it is easy to read the drug reference. Then as I have got older the deeper meaning of following your dreams becomes clearer. Love Grace Slick’s voice. Love the music as it grows in intensity as the song progresses I have read the music was inspired by Ravel’s Bolero

[@guerillabedlam1]

I'm pretty sure this is a live version (or live vocals at least), which contributes to the dated sound of the production. I'm basing that on the audience applause at the end and some of Grace Slick's vocal phrasing is different here than what's on the album. The song definitely still sounds like it's from the 60's and I'm not sure it would change your opinion of the song but it has a fuller stereo sound on the album.

[@b1bmsgt]

You're definitely right. I've been listening to the album since it came out and this is NOT the studio version. A shame they didn't listen to that...

[@cericsage]

If you don't get it, then this just aint for you 🤣🤣

[@DNGINFORMANT]

This is such a incredible song

[@seangates1451]

The analysis at the end is pretty on-point. The late 60’s, early 70’s psychedelic culture was all about freeing your mind and casting off the constraints of societal expectations and rules. They did a lot of drugs with the goal of altering perception and freeing the mind, etc. So that’s exactly what White Rabbit is all about.

[@Jderushia07]

ngl this song scared the shit out of me as a kid😂😂😂

[@bericagulbranson1630]

Glad you guys played this song. I like all the references in this song to "Alice"... Psychedelia... Very cool!

[@mercurywoodrose]

she bought a work of art from my dad. her check bounced. she was a cray lady back then. but we all loved her.

[@SpikeyMoth]

Ooo now this is a surprise. Very interesting to see you guys reacting to something off the wall like this.

[@dereks.6858]

The immaturity level comes out on this reaction, somebody was closeted!

[@markguit6282]

Although I was a teenager when this song came out I would've never gotten as much interpretation as you guys and I've heard it a million times since.

[@hornyconvict]

you guys should check out the velvet underground. they weren't big in their day but grew to become one of the most influential bands in rock music. check out: sunday morning heroin what goes on rock and roll sweet jane all tomorrows parties venus in furs candy says

[@cmichael6117]

Why did they listen to a live version? You need to to listen to the studio version if you’re hearing it for the first time

[@zanyabains2390]

In the early 70s, when someone wanted to know if you wanted to smoke weed or drop acid or mescaline, the usual question was "Wanna get small" which was taken from the phrase in this song "One pill makes you small".

[@TaylorJohnHardin]

Great analysis! I love how the song ends! I wish that was a chorus that repeated...but also it is unique this way!

[@roberthieber1]

“When the rabbit bites its own head, I want you to throw that radio in the tub with me!” -Dr Gonzo

[@alexmalex82]

I first came across this song in FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS 😂😂😂

[@jen_eks2163]

This song (and 'Tracks of my tears' - Smokey Robinson) always make me think of a specific scene in the movie Platoon. What a great movie by the way..

[@flowersnyams]

One of the most important songs of the 60's. two and a bit minutes of crescendo and tension in the music and Grace Slicks . wonderful vocals. If you don't get that then what is there left to get.

[@korndogz69]

I always took the "feed your head" lyric to reference taking LSD to expand your mind. I used LSD in my late teens for that purpose, and it does work, but the trick is you have to use it for that purpose, and not to just get high. LSD is very responsive to your mental/emotional state. If you use it to party, or get high, you're much more likely to have a bad trip and F yourself up. I tripped alone and meditated with it. The last time I did it, the trip told me I'd achieved my purpose, and to do anymore would be harmful. I've not touched it since.

[@maryannprzybycien2013]

This song was used for a movie in the 70's called "Go Ask Alice", about a young girl that OD's on drugs.

[@DavidMiller-dt8mx]

Absolutely do Somebody to Love. I love the old greats, and Grace is one of the best.

[@vanessa.jasmine]

“Go Ask Alice” was a catch phrase for hippies when asked by the parents’ generation on why they did drugs, they would answer “go ask Alice”.

[@cericsage]

When White Rabbit peaks, throw the tape recorder into the tub with me.

[@skipklauber1162]

Not one of the more intelligent conversations I’ve heard about this song.

[@novacrowsnest597]

Simply one of the best songs ever put on vinyl

[@nutbunny10]

This song is beautiful. The style is fantastic.

[@johnlittle4856]

Sanctuary does a metal version on their debut album, Refuge Denied, from 1987. The album was produced by Dave Mustaine, and he does the solo on the beginning of White Rabbit. Great version I highly recommend.

[@Killerofdemons666]

IN YOURRR HEEEEEEEAAAADDDDD! someone call Bray Wyatt!

[@hocheye]

Grace had a killer voice!! Groovy man! Feed your head!

[@Rascorpionra25]

They call me Mr Tibbs! Great line from Sidney!

[@williestackson5720]

Jack (The Bass Player) and Jorma (The Guitar player) formed Hot Tuna after Jefferson Airplane broke up. The rest of the band formed Jefferson Starship. Hot Tuna was more Folk, Blues and Jam oriented and Starship was more Pop Rock oriented. Both bands went on to have big careers. Starship had big radio/movie hits with the songs Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now and We Bult This City. The two founding members of Hot Tuna are 78 & 82 and in still play live. Neither one show any signs of slowing down or hanging it up. I highly recommend you check out both bands.

[@wrutledge1]

The singer is Grace Slick, awesome voice. You guys will love her song Sunrise.

[@nanvolentine9110]

Still one of my favorite songs after all these years. Jefferson Airplane was truly amazing. Listen to Embryonic Journey, from the same album. Also, that wasn't the album cut of White Rabbit, it's much better.

[@KatSnow11]

Embryonic Journey is fantastic!!

[@blacxthornE]

The Matrix was full of direct Alice in Wonderland references. Yes, the white rabbit is one of them. Morpheus also says Neo must feel like Alice when they finally contact him. When he presents the pills he says Neo can take the blue pill and his story ends waking up believing whatever he wants, or he could take the red pill and stay in Wonderland, and Morpheus would show him how deep the rabbit hole goes. Alice also finds pills that make her larger and smaller, to which both the pills in the Matrix and the opening lyrics are also references.

[@wesalker3479]

Alice in wonderland is WAY before the sixties and it was written by Lewis Carroll who fancied himself as somewhat philosophical and was troubled by migraines, which manifested in hallucinations, from which Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass originated, not mushrooms.

[@klevesmith]

My favorite song of all time. I was 10 when this came out and 4 years later I saw them and the Grateful Dead live here in Houston. Been rocking ever since. Over 190 live shows behind me. Mushroom tea and brick weed of the 70's are a fond memory... New Subscriber...

[@CuriousGeorge1111]

I like your comment on retaining one's creativity in adulthood Another good observation by you guys. Peace!

[@jasongode6179]

Love singing along to this song!!